FROM THE FOUNDATION

End-of-Life Choices

Trends in end-of-life care show that not only does the care given vary widely from region to region and hospital to hospital, but also patients often don't get the care they prefer. What can be done?

Care Management Puzzle

Chronic diseases and the cost of care are rising. Are disease management programs improving outcomes for patients with complex, chronic conditions?

No Middleman

Under the "direct primary care" model, patients pay a monthly fee for basic medical services. Learn about the history and current landscape of physician practices offering this arrangement.

Long-Term Care

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Calif. Fines Three Nursing Homes After Patient Deaths

On Tuesday, the California Department of Public Health announced that it has fined three Los Angeles County nursing homes after finding that inadequate care led to patient deaths. Fountain View Subacute and Nursing Center received a $75,000 fine, while Downey Care Center and the Motion Picture & Television Hospital in Woodland Hills each received an $80,000 fine.



Readers are invited to send feedback to: chl@chcf.org

Click to register for California Healthline